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FA04 HXB

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 87,329 miles on the clock, averaging 6,526 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for FA04 HXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,526

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,329 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year6,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA04 HXB 23k39k55k71k87k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,329 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,288 miles
Since last MOT+22,610 miles
PASS
Mileage64,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage79,654 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,401 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage70,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage65,487 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage60,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,714 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage54,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,376 miles
PASS
Mileage44,948 miles
Since last MOT+12,754 miles
PASS
Mileage32,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage22,794 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 HXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FA04 HXB

What car is FA04 HXB?

FA04 HXB is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FA04 HXB?

The last recorded mileage for FA04 HXB was 87,329 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA04 HXB passed its MOT?

FA04 HXB has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2017.

Is FA04 HXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA04 HXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FA04 HXB?

FA04 HXB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.